Principle

CRIMINAL LAW – Common Intention – Inference from Circumstances – Whether Express Agreement Required

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Common intention need not be proved by express agreement—it may be inferred from circumstances and conduct. The test under Section 8 is not whether co-accused counselled or procured the specific act (e.g., using a lethal weapon), but whether the offence committed was a probable consequence…

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